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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.71, 6,503.55 and 1,736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.71, 6,503.55 and 1,736.82 is: 2,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.71 : 6,503.55 = 1,736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.71/6,503.55 = 1,736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.71x = 6,503.55 × 1,736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.71x = 11,295,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,295,495.71/4,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.23

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